2501 36th Ave
Sacramento 95822 · Brentwood · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.52023, -121.48052
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1-EA-4 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $434,000 ($382,000–$486,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1-EA-4 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 5,151 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 7 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ Documented permitted upgrades (+$11,416 contributory est.)
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (4 total permits, latest May 6, 2025).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee. Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: New home at 3172 38th Ave (0.47 mi E, in review). Inspect timeline history before assuming near-term completion.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · HCD APR (½-mile radius)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$5,398/yr at $434,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$450/mo). Confirm exact Mello-Roos / CFD special assessments on the county tax bill.
Source: CA Const. Art. XIIIA (Prop 13) · County Tax Collector
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 5,151 sq ft (0.12 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Single Family · Subdivision
- Tax rate area:
- 03037
- Addresses on lot:
- 2501 36TH AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-1-EA-4 — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 1)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R-1 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 5,151 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Not in a State-mapped fire hazard severity zone
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0190H, effective August 16, 2012
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $382,000 – $486,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95822) · FY 2026
Studio $1,620 · 1BR $1,700 · 2BR $2,090 · 3BR $2,780 · 4BR $3,210
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- New home at 3172 38th Ave (In review)0.47 mi E
In "In review" for 2.8 yr (since Feb 9, 2024), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). current_status changed to "Plan Check Wait" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 2792 35th Ave (Issued)0.16 mi E
Active in "Issued" for 2.1 yr (first record Oct 11, 2024) with no new permit activity recorded in 15 mo. current_status changed to "Finaled" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home at 5892 28th St (In review)0.16 mi E
In "In review" for 4 mo (since Jul 16, 2026), exceeding the 45d median and 85d 75th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657). valuation changed to "257435.4" in snapshot Nov 1, 2026.
- New home (Entitled)0.18 mi E
In "Entitled" for 7.7 yr (since Feb 28, 2019), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: American Home Energy Savers (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Safe Step Walk In Tub (1 on parcel, 2 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Jaj Roofing (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Solar / battery storage); Water Heater Experts (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · Plumbing / water heater / sewer); Jagir Investments (5 in ½ mi · Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion)).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (4 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2508034 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. May 6, 2025 | $9,500 | BATHROOM REMODEL. "REPLACE EXISTING TUB WITH A WALK IN TUB, INSTALL 1 NEW 20-AMP CIRCUIT FOR THE TUB OUTLET, DRYWALL PAT… |
| RES-2500658 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Jan 10, 2025 | $15,203 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Roof Mount to Roof Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall be p… |
| RES-2409751 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. May 6, 2024 | $5,613 | Change-out installation of Gas - 040 gallon to Electric - 052 gallon, relocate to inside building, screening not require… |
| RES-2118802 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Sep 17, 2021 | $16,332 | ROOF MOUNT SOLAR 4.01KW; All supply side connections, main breaker change-out, and/or panel upgrade will require a secon… |